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With Klya Kwim as a base, guests have quick access to sea shore, waterfalls, trails, flora and fauna to enjoy fishing, hiking, photography, painting or writing, kayaking, canoeing, scuba diving, climbing, hiking, bird or wildlife watching,

Guests are responsible for their own fishing licenses, both fresh and salt water and complying with local fishing regulations. Guests may bring their own fishing gear , but some is available.

Local Fish include: Ling Cod, Red Snapper, Trout, Rock Cod, Salmon and Steelhead.

Shellfish include: Clams, Mussels, Oysters, Crabs, and Prawns - Seviche is a specialty

Seviche Recipe

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Narrows is on the spring and summer flyways for numerous birds in excess of 52 species. Trumpeter swans winter at the estuary of the Tzoonie. Eagles gather in numbers during salmon runs in fall. Eagles are ever vigilant. The Great Blue heron's unmistakable squawk is prehistoric and unmistakable. Osprey- the fish hawk- sweeps the inlet. Great Horned owls silently hunt the night sky gliding for prey. The kingfisher's rattle repeatedly breaks the silence. The cry of the loon goes beyond memory. Harlequins, Scooters, Yellow Eyes, Grebes gather in numbers in spring and fall. Marbled Murrellets are every day visitors. Great Horned Grebes visit on occasion. Cormorants frequently stand drying outstretched wings. The Red Tail Hawk visits and all birds seek shelter. Swallows, thrushes, wax wings, sap suckers, wood peckers. Late spring brings furry convoys of female Merganzers or Canada Geese and then they are off in spring. Male grouse often still conversation with the rumble of their wings beating. Stellar Jays frequently take food from the dog dish. Crows chatter. Ravens over fly. Sea Gull Bonaparte Gulls settle on still waters. Hummingbirds swoop and chatter in summer when flowers are in full bloom. Song Birds cheer the spirit. From the winter wren, to the happy chirp of early spring robins to dippers, to warblers- song birds delight from dawn to dusk.

With miles of open shore line and sheltered water, Sechelt and Narrows Inlet provides endless opportunities to cruise silently among seals, sea lions, sea birds and creep quietly up on animals on the shoreline under the watchful eyes of eagles and osprey. On occasion, bear and deer swim the inlet. In 1992, Orcas of Pod 16 "hunted the inlet for three weeks.
Canoes are available with advance notice for an extra fee. Lifejackets are provided and are mandatory.

Klya Kwim guests often obtain kayaks in Sechelt. Arrangements can be made to transport the kayaks to Klya Kwim. It is a seven hour paddle to Klya Kwim in favourable conditions.

Tzoonie River at the head of the inlet, is an easy paddle. The chilling, glacial fed Tzoonie River hosts beaver, eagles, trout and crystal clear water when not swollen by spring run-off or sudden rains. In the fall black bear and eagles wander along its banks.

The Narrows has its own local weather system and weather gear is essential in early spring and late fall.

Narrows Inlet draws one's attention to the ever changing shades and tones of light. From dawn and dusk purples, red, yellows, oranges, to early mornings, greens and yellows, the light changes by the minute. Reflections fascinate and intrigue the photographer. From wildlife to the forest with sun penetrating in silver beams to the sea shore to numerous migrating birds on the fly way. The Narrows provides countless photographic opportunities.

From sea shore walks, to rugged alpine, steep slope hikes in temperate forest \floors. The inlet provides spectacular views after investing in some arduous vertical climbs. Two spectacular waterfalls are nearby. Mosses, fungi and ferns abound.
Star fish, rock crabs, sea anemones, sea urchins, eels, seaweed, and endless marine biology fascinate children and adults of all ages.
West Coast Marine climate brings spectacular greenery in the forest and on the edge where sea and Coastal Rain Forest meet. Ferns- sword to baby breath. Devil's Club. Cedar, Fir, Hemlock, Alder, Maple, Yew, Yellow cedar. Mosses.. Pine and Chantrels. mushrooms in season.

Animals seen in Narrows: Black Bear, Cougar, River Otter, Sea Lion, Mink, Pica, Wolf, numerous rodents, Beaver. Mountain Goats graze the precipices above Tzoonie Narrows in Spring and Fall.

High above Klya Kwim at the edge of the tree line, lies a spectacular and pristine sub alpine forest that leads to ice fields. The view encompasses Vancouver Island to Vancouver and over to Squamish. Rugged, isolated, pure wilderness. Phantom Lake, turquoise green, teeming with trout. No trails. No cabins. Above
the world from 6000 up to 10,000 feet. Inquire about the Phantom Lake Fly In Package with Klya Kwim as your base. Spectacular sunrise /sunsets. Magnificent moon rises. Near virgin territory of alpine meadow, rock and ice. Guest bring their own mountain gear, food and supplies. Special arrangements can be made for a fly in. Price to be arranged.

Seviche, like gravlax and sushi, is raw fish. Latin American in origin, it uses citrus juice to 'cook' the fish. Serves 6-8.

Cut the fish into 1/2-inch cubes; place in a small glass dish and cover with lime juice. It is extremely important that the fish is completely covered. Add more juice if necessary. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 4-5 hours. In the meantime, combine the oil, orange juice, chilies, onion, and garlic. After fish has marinated for 3 hours, add this mixture. Chill at least 2 more hours. Add salt and pepper to taste.